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MINZNER -- Pamela Burgy Minzner, 63, died Friday, August 31, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer. Pamela is survived by her husband of 39 years, Richard C. Minzner; two sons, Carl F. Minzner and wife, Yufeng Mao of St Louis, MO, Max J. Minzner and wife, Mary Tobler of New York, NY; her brother, Robert E. Burgy and wife, Sandra of Waynesville, OH and their son, Matthew as well as many other family members and friends. She was born in Meridian, MS to Eldred J. and Rita Branning Burgy, who preceded her in death. Justice Minzner will be remembered as the first female Chief Justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court and for her graciousness, intellect and fidelity to the law and will be deeply, deeply missed. She was a tireless jurist, a trailblazer for other women and a former UNM Law School professor widely admired by her students and colleagues. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007, 11:00 a.m. at Popejoy Hall at UNM preceded by private family interment services. Memorial contributions may be made to the UNM Foundation, designated for the UNM Law School or the UNM Cancer Center, MSC07 4260, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131 or to the First Congregational Church 2801 Lomas Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Tue September 04, 2007